New Plymouth Ap. 26 1852. Dear Sir, On Wednesday next I am going to Hauranga and hope to arrange the squatting question satisfactorily. The road from the Poutoko to Oakura is not yet finally arranged but I think Te Ngahuru will carry it through - it is amusing to hear remarks on questions affecting natives from 2 year old settler who think they could carry roads anywhere before I could say Jack Rohinson. While I think of it, Te Ngahuru told me he should after this year unless his pay was increased - considerable jealousy has always existed in consequence of Rawiri and Honi Ropiha getting £65 each, would it not be advisable to remove